Movie Review: Thor

Thor (2011) Director: Kenneth Branagh Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, Natalie Portman, and Tom Hiddleston 115 minutes rated PG-13 I’ll go ahead and admit at the outset here that I’ve never read a Thor comic book, or even a full comic book  of any hero variety. A blasphemy of sorts, perhaps, but I’m ok with … Continue reading Movie Review: Thor

Reader Submission: Vintage Iron Man Coasters

I love Iron Man, and I love not having cup rings on my coffee table, so when Holly from Customcomix sent these to us, I couldn’t resist. She and her boyfriend got into decoupaging one of kind, super cool comic book items (jewelry, coffee tables, coasters, you name it!) when they got their first place … Continue reading Reader Submission: Vintage Iron Man Coasters

Star Wars Craft Book Interview!

I met Bonnie Burton at Maker Faire in 2007 after admiring her Star Wars crafts online for years. She is an amazing crafter with a very well-deserved geeky dream job at Lucasfilm – senior editor at StarWars.com and project designer extraordinaire! I have been SO excited for her Star Wars Craft Book since I first … Continue reading Star Wars Craft Book Interview!

Tweet-A-Pot

I don’t know why I don’t spend more time trolling Instructables for things that make my inner geek jump for joy. Instructables user, Frenzy, has designed and programmed this flipping amazing, worship worthy, friend to any technologically adept coffee addict, Tweet-A-Pot. Using an every day drip coffee maker, an alternate Twitter account, and computer know … Continue reading Tweet-A-Pot

Poison Ivy plush is sweet venom

Batman villain Poison Ivy is best known for her ability to control plant life, using it to wreak havoc on Gotham City. Now, Michele Legendre adds “criminally cute” to the super-villain’s list of powers, and not even the Dark Knight will be able to resist Ivy’s sheer adorableness. Spotted on DeviantART, this plush Poison Ivy … Continue reading Poison Ivy plush is sweet venom

Caffeine Structure Messenger Bag

I don’t know what life would be like without coffee–and I don’t want to. The best thing about CraftieRobot‘s Caffeine Structure Messenger Bag is that it provides a way to carry your laptop and current reading selections, advertise your geekiness and show your worship of the caffiene gods all in one easy to use bag. … Continue reading Caffeine Structure Messenger Bag